John Joseph Pershing: A Story And A Play (1919)

By Ruth Hill

Book Overview

""John Joseph Pershing: A Story And A Play"" is a book written by Ruth Hill and published in 1919. The book is a combination of a biography and a play that tells the story of General John Joseph Pershing, who was a prominent figure in the United States Army during World War I. The first part of the book is a detailed account of Pershing's life and military career, from his childhood in Missouri to his leadership of the American Expeditionary Forces in France. The second part of the book is a one-act play that dramatizes a key moment in Pershing's career, when he defied orders to withdraw his troops from a battle and instead led them to victory. The play is designed to be performed by amateur actors and provides a unique perspective on Pershing's leadership style and military tactics. Overall, ""John Joseph Pershing: A Story And A Play"" is an engaging and informative book that sheds light on one of America's most important military leaders.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120304997
• ISBN13: 9781120304995
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"